Wendy Johnson

There’s nothing wrong with going for a used vehicle when you want something that’s affordable and won’t break your budget. Getting something reliable and safe doesn’t mean you have to compromise a ton. Big-name automakers, like Hyundai, have a handful of choices that will match just what you need.  In fact, you can find a pretty solid selection that lands …

Some people choose to live out of an RV and others don't have a choice. The city of Seattle is being forced to make some difficult decisions on the matter.

After years of waiting for a diesel motor to appear for the Mazda6, the Mazda CX-5 made its debut with it instead in 2019. Many reviewers loved it, and many wanted to see more.  However, the 2020 CX-5 model rolled off the production line mysteriously without the diesel motor. What happened to it? Did Mazda …

Tesla has been rolling out its all-electric vehicles since 2008. Owners of Tesla cars, such as James May, enjoy sharing their thoughts on the various models they’ve driven. Whether they love or hate Tesla vehicles, they all have some interesting things to say about their vehicles. In a DriveTribe YouTube video, May, a Tesla owner …

Some of the best vehicles sold on U.S. soil were actually made in a Mexican manufacturing plant. The Honda Fit is one of them, and it just might be all the better for it, since it’s well-made and it’s an all-around affordable car.  The Honda Fit doesn’t exactly have the popularity that some vehicles have, but it should. In …

Motorhome vehicles, campers, and RVs have always attracted outdoor enthusiasts for many years. But this year, interest in these types of vehicles has grown tremendously. More people are getting on board with the camping lifestyle.  Why is that and is it here to stay? CNBC discusses how we know this trend is growing and will …

There are many camping options on the market ranging from RVs to truck campers. Finding the one that offers the most for your hard-earned money isn’t easy.  Popular Mechanics reviewed tons of camping units from many segments and chose one in each class to add to their list of the best campers available for purchase. …

There are some vehicles that are made for driving fast, and not all of them are high-performance cars like a Lamborghini. Your everyday drivers, like the Dodge Charger, tend to tempt their owners into pushing the pedal to the floor and revving the engine up.  The only thing wrong with that is the money you’ll …

The 2018 Honda Civic has proven to be dependable and reliable over the past few years. If you need an affordable car for your commute, check it out.

If you’re looking to purchase a used Honda Civic, there’s one model that will give you everything you want in a compact car. The 2017 Honda Civic offers plenty of value for your hard-earned money.  Why should you choose the 2017 model? Well, Autotrader reviewed this model, and they liked it. Here’s what they were impressed by and what they …

The 2021 Nissan Titan is coming out, but not with any new changes for the year’s model. The refresh Nissan put the Titan through last year didn’t exactly help it compete with the likes of other big names, like the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500, which are also much cheaper than the Titan.  However, …

When it comes to luxury sedans, the 2021 Volvo S90 promises to be a contender to the likes of the BMW 5 Series and the Audi A6. Priced similar to its rivals, the S90 offers plenty, but is it worth the high price tag? Kelley Blue Book tested it out and shared their thoughts on …

At the end of every boating season, it is important to winterize your outboard motor. What does this process look like and can you do it yourself?

Now and then, we hear about vehicles getting stolen from each state of our country. However, the National Insurance Crime Bureau came out with a report that shows which vehicles are more susceptible to thieves, and the Chevy Silverado is in the top three.  Which other vehicles made it to the top of the list, …

If you’re in the market to get a midsize three-row SUV, you might’ve come across two of the leading models in this segment. The Subaru Ascent and the Toyota Highlander.  Figuring out which one is better is a difficult thing to do, but luckily Kelley Blue Book came to the rescue with their evaluation of the two sport utility vehicles. …

Brunswick, the maker of the Boston Whaler, has a new boat to offer consumers, and it appears to be a perfect fit for families of all sizes. The 240 Vantage model offers the right amount of amenities to appeal to all types of people, no matter what activities they do on the water.   Anglers and …

The 2021 Hyundai Venue promises some great features and offers plenty for potential sport utility vehicle owners. So much so that the Venue became a contender for MotorTrend’s SUV of the year award.  However, it didn’t make it to the finalist round. What happened that prevented the Venue SUV from taking its offering to the …

Finding a reliable SUV can be a chore, but sites like Consumer Reports make your search much easier. Of all the smaller sport utility vehicles they reviewed, five of them stood out as having the highest scores. The Kia Sportage was one of them.  Let’s look at what Consumer Reports reviewers thought was good and bad about the Kia Sportage and how well …

Many electric vehicles are drawing the attention of buyers everywhere. One particular one that has people antsy to get their hands on is the Hummer EV. With four electric Hummers planned for release, people are anxiously waiting for them to come out.  GMC already released one for reservations, and it offered a timeline for when …

Typically, GMC would provide the same models of a vehicle to all customers no matter what state they’re in. However, due to a law implemented in California, the Chevy Silverado HD and the GMC Sierra HD cannot be sold with the amber lights on top of the cab of either truck.  Anyone wanting to purchase these trucks in the state …